2 Chester Street, Leigh, WN7 1LS is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,668 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £174,472 , which equates to approximately £105 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Sep 2006 for £106,000. Since then, the value has increased by £68,472, representing a 64.6% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £174,472 is:

  • 23.5% higher than the average property price on Chester Street
  • 25.7% higher than the average in the WN7 1LS postcode area
  • and 12.3% lower than the average price for Leigh as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 August 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1668 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£174,472
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£105
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Chester Street, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 1LS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Aug 2016, and the property received the same rating of E with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 46.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to WN7 1LS

7 th / 21
Price Rank
26% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
75% bigger than average
15 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in WN7 1LS , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 16 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£174,472
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+65 %
1 Sep 2006
£106,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £79,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2025
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £56,000
sale date: 25 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 7 Jan 2011
rooms: 4
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2023
rooms: 8
size: 2045 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2011

Data Sources

The property at 2 Chester Street, Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN7 1LS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 1 Sep 2006. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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